Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
vacciniifolia
ID:
730582

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 11(1): 57 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729915

Common Names

  • Ilex vacciniifolia
  • Vacciniifolia Holly
  • Vacciniifolia

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Description

Ilex vacciniifolia (also called Vacciniifolia Holly, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has glossy, dark green leaves with spines along the edges and small white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in woodlands and along the edges of forests, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex vacciniifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or screen. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex vacciniifolia has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves with toothed margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex vacciniifolia is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Ilex vacciniifolia

Ilex vacciniifolia is native to Brazil. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often in areas with high humidity.

Ilex vacciniifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex vacciniifolia?

Ilex vacciniifolia

What is the common name of Ilex vacciniifolia?

Mountain holly

What is the natural habitat of Ilex vacciniifolia?

It is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas

Species in the Ilex genus

Species in the Aquifoliaceae family

Ilex mucugensis, Ilex stenura, Ilex toroidea, Ilex guaramacalensis, Ilex abscondita, Ilex acutidenticulata, Ilex affinis, Ilex altiplana, Ilex amara, Ilex amazonensis, Ilex annamensis, Ilex anomala, Ilex antonii, Ilex apicidens, Ilex apiensis, Ilex aquifolium, Ilex aracamuniana, Ilex archeri, Ilex ardisiaefrons, Ilex arimensis, Ilex arnhemensis, Ilex atabapoensis, Ilex attenuata, Ilex auricula, Ilex azuensis, Ilex baasiana, Ilex barahonica, Ilex belizensis, Ilex berteroi, Ilex blancheana, Ilex blanchetii, Ilex brandegeeana, Ilex brasiliensis, Ilex brevipedicellata, Ilex bullata, Ilex canariensis, Ilex casiquiarensis, Ilex cassine, Ilex celebensis, Ilex chevalieri, Ilex chinensis, Ilex chiriquensis, Ilex ciliolata, Ilex clementis, Ilex clethriflora, Ilex cognata, Ilex colchica, Ilex condorensis, Ilex congesta, Ilex cookii,

References